Medical Education of the Futureusing advanced networks and today’s technology
Chris Kelly Columbia University
Pat Molholt Columbia University
Bob Riddle University of Michigan
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Why Adobe Connect?
• Why not ...– Marratech (http://www.marratech.com/)– ConferenceXP (http://research.microsoft.com/conferencexp)
– Polycom H.323 (http://www.polycom.com/)– Skype (http://www.skype.com/)– WebEx (http://www.webex.com/)– ...
Criteria for Medical Faculty
• must support collaboration of users connected to both low speed & high speed networks
• must support collaboration of users using their existing desktop and laptop platforms (Windows, OS X, Linux)
• must support video, audio, document/desktop sharing• must support collaboration of users using computer-
based VoIP platforms and users using traditional (POTS) phones
• must provide a user interface that is familiar, intuitive, and easy to use
• NOTE: steep learning curve disqualifies tool!
Comparative Analysis
• http://www-personal.umich.edu/~bdr/et/connect/wace2007.doc
• Questions about Technology:
– Bob Riddle [email protected]
– University of Michigan Medical School
– Office of Enabling Technologies
• http://sitemaker.umich.edu/enablingtech/connect_-_home_page
Existing medical education already demands extensive
use of media and technology.
Marc Dickstein, M.D.Associate Professor of Clinical AnesthesiologyCourse Director, Science Basic to the Practice of Medicine
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